Yale University · 1 day ago
Associate Director, YSM Executive Communications
Science Park Bldg 02
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$68K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expYale University is seeking an Associate Director for YSM Executive Communications to oversee and manage executive communications for the Yale School of Medicine. The role involves developing high-quality written and verbal messages, coordinating communication strategies, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to enhance internal and external communication efforts.
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Responsibilities
Manages relationships with external media sources. Pursues media coverage creatively and aggressively. Responds to inquiries from national and international news media, student media, the University community and the general public
Enhances the overall quality of media relations for key stakeholders by preparing them for media interviews. Manages relationships with key campus stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism, judgment and understanding of stakeholder goals
Creates compelling story ideas and narratives; produces content for both external and internal channels; writes copy and social media posts and manages content
Plans social media strategies for key University communications and programs. Monitors University social media assets for negative comments or misinformation
Supports short- and long-term communication planning with insights into audiences, channels and culture; coordinates with other communications professionals to achieve institutional goals; leads the communications process within developed standards and protocols
Supports effective response strategies, often in crisis situations requiring 24/7 attention and intense media/public scrutiny, and articulates the University’s position via personal interviews or written responses
Produces multimedia content and manages the work of graphic and web designers, student interns, printers, video producers and photographers
Manages communication plans for all stakeholders by understanding the significance of campus initiatives and/or academic work; creates compelling stories and messages to translate the significance through language that is clear and accessible for public awareness
Develops and maintains regular contact with media representatives in multiple disciplines
Maintains the Yale brand and graphic identity standards; supports and maintains standard operating procedures; contributes to digital asset management
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Independent self-starter with outstanding written (editing/writing), verbal, and organizational skills and ability to produce high-quality, up-to-date, accurate content for school-wide emails, internal and external websites, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, announcements, brochures, reports, and other media for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and measure the success of comprehensive communications plans. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with leaders, clinicians, faculty, and other key stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism and understanding of their goals. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
Exceptional judgment, reliability, and discretion. Proficiency in using Yale university's software platform for distributing information to mass audiences (Yale Message/Salesforce), which also involves the development and ongoing maintenance of numerous distribution lists (managing electronic mailing list software applications)
Demonstrated experience in survey design and analysis. Demonstrated experience in supporting crisis communications, including the ability to work under pressure and make decisions in fast-paced environments
Significant demonstrated ability with, or very strong interest in science, medicine, and health care content
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field and five years of experience in public relations, journalism, television, corporate communications or agency work or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in developing communications for a range of media and working with creative professionals in design, photography or video
Preferred
Proficiency with graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite software
Familiarity with developing, disseminating, and maintaining content in web/intranet content management systems, including YSM's content management platform (Beatrix)
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
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Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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